Developer Tea Learning in Public w/ Shawn Swyx Wang (part 2)
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Dec 9, 2020 Shawn Swyx Wang discusses productivity, strategy, and tactics for junior vs. senior engineers. Topics include integrating strategy into work, principles vs. values, learning in public, transitioning to a senior developer, and technology analogies.
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Productivity of Top Engineers
- Highly productive engineers prioritize choosing impactful problems over maximizing output.
- Their effectiveness comes from selecting what matters, not just coding faster.
Incorporating Strategy
- Actively incorporate strategy into your work by initiating discussions with your manager.
- Don't wait for permission; start valuable initiatives, and the company will recognize their worth.
JavaScript Guild at Dropbox
- Matthew Gerstman, at Dropbox, initiated a JavaScript Guild, showcasing self-driven strategy.
- This initiative shaped Dropbox's JavaScript strategy and received company support.